Russian Forms of Address Commentary [How Russians address one another; when to use Bb!. Introductions Commentary [Full and shortened Russian names; when to address Russians by first n
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Preface 8 The Russian Alphabet 10 Vocabulary Reference List 12 Lesson 1 Russian Forms of Address
Commentary
[How Russians address one another; when to use Bb! and ThI;
formal and informal styles of address Forms of greeting and
farewell; forms of courtesy} 21
Lesson 2 Getting Acquainted Introductions
Commentary
[Full and shortened Russian names; when to address Russians
by first name, first name and patronymic, last name Introducing yourself, your friend or colleague; answering questions about
[Naming your native language; explaining that you speak
and understand a little Russian; asking others what languages
they speak} 54
Lesson 6 About Yourself
[Talking about yourself, your family, asking others about themselves} 62
Lesson 7 Using the Phone
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Lesson 9 In the Store
Commentary
[Types of stores in Russia; how to purchase goods in Russian stores Asking the cost of goods, to look at or purchase goods; learning
about Russian souvenirs] 108
Lesson 10 Weather The Seasons Favorite Season of the Year [Describing the season of year; answering questions about when you arrived in Russia and how long you will be here; talking about the weather and your favorite season; listening to weather reports on radio and television; asking others about the weather forecast] 130
Lesson 11 Health How You Feel [Answering questions about your health; explaining that you don 'tfeel well; wishing someone good health] 153
Lesson 12 My Day [Talking about your typical day and your plans for today; asking other people about the routine of their day, their plans for a given day] 167
Lesson 13 Free Time Invitations to Someone's House, to the Theater Commentary [How Russians typically spend their free time Extending and responding to invitations; politely refusing if you are busy; greeting someone as a host or guest] 189
Lesson 14 Hobbies Interests [Talking about your hobbies, interests; answering questions about your favorite writers, actors, athletes; asking these questions of others] 204
Lesson 15 Holidays Congratulations Commentary [Russian holidays, holiday traditions Congratulating your friends and colleagues on the holidays; extending your best wishes to friends, colleagues; responding to expressions of congratulations] 219
Lesson 16 Going to Someone's House Commentary [Russian customs of inviting friends to visit; gift-giving traditions; being a guest in Russian homes As a guest: presenting a gift; compliments to your host; giving toasts As a host: greeting your guests; phrases to say at the table; saying farewell] 235
A Short Introduction to Russian Phonetics 258
A Short Introduction to Russian Grammar 261
Grammar Tables 277
Key to the Exercises 290